Quantum Tape Drive DLT VS80 - Manual (Page 24)

Chapter 3: DLT VS80 Installation
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3.3 Installing Your Internal Tape Drive
This section contains step-by-step instructions for installing your DLT VS80 internal tape drive. Be
sure to read through the entire section before beginning the installation.
3.3.1 Unpacking Your Internal Tape Drive
First, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack your tape drive.
N OTE : If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature in
which the tape drive was shipped or stored by 30 ºF (15 ºC) or more, let
the tape drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least
12 hours before opening the shipping carton.
The first step is to unpack and inspect the tape drive for shipping damage. To do a thorough job, follow
these steps:
1. Inspect the shipping box for damage. If you notice any damage, report it to the shipping company
immediately.
2. Open the shipping box and remove the accessories.
3. With the tape drive still in the shipping box, reach under and around the tape drive, carefully lift it
out of the shipping box, and place it on the work surface, top facing up. Do not stand the tape drive
on either end.
4. Carefully remove the tape drive from the protective bag.
N OTE : Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your tape
drive in the future. You must ship your tape drive in the original or
equivalent packing materials to preserve your warranty.
If there is no damage to the tape drive, select a server or workstation to host your tape drive, then move
on to the following installation steps.